Overwintering guide
How to overwinter prostrate blue noble fir
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills prostrate blue noble fir in winter
Cutting prostrate blue noble fir hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering prostrate blue noble fir — FAQ
Does prostrate blue noble fir need to come indoors for winter?
Prostrate Blue Noble Fir is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Prostrate Blue Noble Fir is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move prostrate blue noble fir for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water prostrate blue noble fir in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills prostrate blue noble fir over winter?
Cutting prostrate blue noble fir hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.